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University of Notre Dame. 



Notre Dame, Indiana, June 1, 1912. 

 To the Secretary of The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. 



Sir: The Centenary of The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia 

 offers an appropriate and most welcome occasion to express the admiration 

 which the University of Notre Dame has always entertained for the work of that 

 distinguished body. The history of its activities during the hundred years of 

 its existence shows its connection with so many of the great achievements and 

 its services to individuals and causes have been so great and so many that the 

 story of the Academy must have an important place in any history of scientific 

 development in the nineteenth century. 



Its work has been done unselfishly and in a spirit of high devotion to the 

 advancement of learning and the profit of humanity. For this reason the world 

 of learning acclaims it in its centenary year and wishes it continued power in its 

 beneficent mission. 



The University of Notre Dame feels it an honor to associate itself with the 

 great schools that pay tribute to this venerable Academy. 



Very truly yours, 



John Cavanaugh, C.S.C., 

 President. 



